Jessica Dunn, Development Coordinator / Associate ProducerPhone: (204) 940-3310 or (416) 363-3310Fax: (204) 943-5502 or (416) 363-3390Original Pictures does not accept unsolicited scripts. If you wish to make a submission to us please print out a copy of our release form , sign it, and return it to us with your one-page synopsis by fax or email.
Merlyn Productions is a live theatre production company that also operates the Winnipeg Theatre School in Winnipeg, Manitob,a Canada.We present a full season of stage plays throughout each year, and also offer Autumn & Winter acting classes for children, teens and adults.Company History & MissionMerlyn Productions was founded by Artistic Director John Chase as the successor to C.G. Productions, which staged plays from 1997 to 1999.The company is committed to staging ''quality theatrical entertainment at an affordable ticket price'', and has been producing full seasons of plays since moving into its current Albert Street studio in 2008.The Winnipeg Theatre School became part of the company in 2011. With the motto that ''some companies use professionals - we create them'', its 30-year-old brand came from Fantasy Theatre for Children and The Theatre School, to continue in FTC's tradition of quality training for all ages.Join Our CompanyMerlyn Productions has a volunteer cast and staff that dedicate time for the love of their art form, and are committed to fostering live theatre in Winnipeg for performers and patrons alike.We welcome performers of many ages and skill levels from the greater community, who wish to exercise their talents or develop their skills in a professional setting
Over the years we've had the pleasure of working with a diverse and colourful group of clientele. Here are just a few!Proud sponsors of:Who We AreTripwire is a video and animation company based in Winnipeg, Canada. Over the last four years we have worked with some amazing people all over North America and and helped tell some awesome stories.Doug DarlingExecutive ProducerDoug has been the owner of Tripwire Media Group, since its inception in 2009. A former Creative Communications grad from RRC, Doug has been happily growing in the corporate video world and doesn't plan to stop anytime soon. His hobbies involve playing music, squash and leering over his employees with crossed arms, saying ''are you sure that's the right font?''Rodrigo RiedelCreative DirectorWhether animating, filming or editing, Rodrigo is always pushing his work to the next level. His career has included designing at IC Group, teaching at Red River College and working the silver screen for Frantic Films (Superman, Wolverine, High Times, X-Files and Italian Job to name a few) and Opus (Bella Sara).
VarietyBranded ContentSince its inception, Frantic Films has had a reputation for creating outstanding programming for a global audience. In addition to its success in Canada and the U.S., Frantic's award-winning TV series, features and documentaries have sold to more than 180 countries worldwide.Frantic has had incredible success in virtually every genre. The originator of living history programs in North America (the Quest series), its music, science and sports programs have won dozens of awards and set numerous ratings records. Its lifestyle programs include the perennial favourite, Til Debt Do Us Part (over 100 episodes produced), the hit Food Network series Pitchin' In and The Opener, Buy It Fix It Sell It for HGTV, Guinea Pig for Discovery and more. Our comedy series include live shows such as The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, scripted series such as Todd and The Book of Pure Evil and Men With Brooms, prank shows like Meet the Family and hybrid comedy-factual series such as Of All Places.
FilmographyOUR STRENGTH IS EXCELLENCE.Founded 25 years ago by industry veteran Merit Jensen Carr, Merit Motion Pictures (MMP) leads the field in multi-platform, factual entertainment in Canada. A sought-after co-producer on the national and international scene, our productions have won critical acclaim abroad and achieved among the highest audience ratings in Canada. A regular and valued co-producer for CBC's human interest and science/nature documentary strands, Doc Zone and The Nature of Things, Merit Motion Pictures is renowned for its seasoned production team, world-class crews, convivial atmosphere and access to the best tax credit programs in Canada. The company has collaborated with broadcasters as diverse as ZDF/ARTE, CBC, CTV, Shaw, National Geographic International, PBS, The Science Channel and Super Channel. OUR PASSION IS STORYTELLING.Whether exploring the deep se,a the psychology of cheaters, the behaviour of plants or the brains of teenagers, our goal is to entertain, inspire and inform with amazing stories that challenge audiences to see themselves and the world in a new way.